Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé A (First Growth)

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2021 Château Cheval Blanc

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The 2021 vintage faced significant challenges across Bordeaux, including spring frosts, rain, and disease pressure, resulting in reduced yields. Despite these difficulties, Cheval Blanc produced a wine that emphasizes finesse over power, offering a more classical Bordeaux profile with fresh red and black fruit flavors, floral notes, and subtle hints of spice and tobacco. The palate shows medium body and elegant structure, with bright acidity and fine-grained tannins, showcasing the estate's ability to craft refined and balanced wines even in challenging years.

Size:

750ml

Variant

Vintage:

2004 2006 2010 2014 2018 2020 2021

6 Bottles

12 Bottles

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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity

Key Wine Facts

Country of Origin: France
Region of Origin: Saint-Emilion
Varietals: 43% Merlot & 52% Cabernet Franc & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol Content: 13%
Vinification: 16 months in 100% new oak barrels
Aging potential: 20 years +

Critic Reviews

James Suckling

The aromas of currants and flowers with hints of stones and sandalwood are enticing. Medium- to full-bodied, with an impressive structure of polished yet intense and focused tannins that run the length of the wine. Both the acidity and tannins play off each other, giving a punchy character. A classic Cheval. Only 13.3% alcohol. 52% cabernet franc, 43% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon. For a decade or so, this wine never had so much cabernet franc. Needs four or five years to soften. Drink after 2029.

Robert Parker

The 2021 Château Cheval Blanc has turned out beautifully in bottle, and director Pierre-Olivier Clouet even considers it to be superior to the 2020, a preference that I share. Wafting from the glass with aromas of mulberries and cherries mingled with incense, iris and rose petals, framed by a deft touch of new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a rich, concentrated mid-palate framed by sweet, powdery tannins and concluding with a long, penetrating, rose-inflected finish.

Jeb Dunnuck

The Grand Vin 2021 Château Cheval Blanc is unquestionably a candidate for the wine of the vintage. Based on 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (the 2011 comes close to this blend), it has a vivid purple hue as well as gorgeous aromatics of black raspberries, spring flowers, cassis, freshly sharpened pencils, and damp earth. Medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, and incredibly elegant, it has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. While it already offers pleasure, it deserves 4-5 years in the cellar and will shine over the following two decades.

2021 Château Cheval Blanc

Size:

750ml

Vintage:

2004 2006 2010 2014 2018 2020 2021

$595.00

6 Bottles

12 Bottles

Premier Grand Cru Classé A (First Growth)

Château Cheval Blanc

Cheval Blanc stands out as the undisputed leader in Saint-Emilion. Its unique blend, dominated by Cabernet Franc, gives the wine a distinctive style and elegance that is highly sought after throughout the Right Bank. Although devoid of Cabernet Sauvignon, this Premier Grand Cru Classé A remains an exceptional aging wine that withstands the test of time, even decades, to ultimately offer us highly complex bouquets where moka mingles with truffle and raspberry. Since 1998, Château Cheval Blanc has been owned by Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault. It is managed by Pierre Lurton, an iconic figure in the Bordeaux wine region.

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Region

Château Cheval Blanc is located in Saint-Émilion, a prestigious wine appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. This region is renowned for its Merlot and Cabernet Franc-based wines, with Cheval Blanc being a notable exception due to its higher proportion of Cabernet Franc. The region is also known for its unique classification system, periodically reviewed to maintain high standards among its producers, with Cheval Blanc holding the coveted Premier Grand Cru Classé A status.

Terroir

Saint-Émilion's terroir is characterized by a varied landscape of limestone plateaus, clay-rich soils, and gravelly slopes. The area benefits from a temperate maritime climate, providing ideal conditions for viticulture. Saint-Émilion is distinguished by its picturesque medieval town, which, along with its vineyards, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2004

Quintessential Bordeaux Classic

2004 was a year with temperatures and water stress usual for Bordeaux. The wine is very classic, with excellent freshness, aromatic precision, and silky tannin.

2006

Merlot's Moment

This warm and dry year was particularly favourable to Merlot. While it May not have the extraordinary concentration of 2005, 2006 Cheval Blanc is a rich, powerful wine with ripe fruit aromas.

2010

Power Meets Precision

The 2010 vintage from Château Cheval Blanc exemplifies the estate's commitment to excellence in Saint-Émilion. The year presented challenges with a cool, damp start to the growing season, followed by a hot, dry summer. Careful canopy management and a perfectly timed harvest resulted in grapes with exceptional concentration and acidity. The wine is noted for its power, freshness, and remarkable aging potential.

2014

Late-Season Excellence

2014 was mainly a rainy year until the end of August. The exceptional autumn weather allowed for optimal harvest timing. Each plot was picked at peak ripeness, ensuring the absence of any herbaceous notes in the final wine. Cabernet Franc grapes are very successful thanks to these hot and dry weather conditions.

2018

Concentration Conquers Challenges

The 2018 vintage from Château Cheval Blanc showcases the estate's ability to excel even in challenging years. The season began with heavy rainfall and mildew pressure, requiring vigilant vineyard management. However, a long, hot summer followed, leading to optimal ripening conditions. Careful selection during harvest ensured only the best fruit was used, resulting in a wine of great concentration, freshness, and aromatic complexity.

2020

Mastering Nature's Extremes

2020 extreme vintage: great summer drought and intense heat during the harvest. This wine perfectly reflect these climatic conditions, with an intense and ripe nose, and a powerful and dense tannic structure.

2021

Classic Despite Challenges

Château Cheval Blanc faced significant challenges in 2021 but managed to produce a wine that reflects the estate's unwavering commitment to quality. The vintage was marked by severe spring frosts, resulting in reduced yields, followed by a cool, wet summer that increased disease pressure. Meticulous vineyard work and strict selection during harvest were crucial in maintaining quality. The resulting wine, while perhaps less opulent than recent vintages, showcases finesse, bright acidity, and the classic Cheval Blanc elegance.

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